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If you have a sleep disorder like sleep apnea, you might want to consider talking to your doctor about your risk for heart disease. Sleep apnea is a condition where the breathing pattern is…

Getting sufficient quality sleep is critical for overall health and wellbeing. Yet many of us are challenged by chronic sleep deprivation, with a host of physical and emotional problems causing sleep…

Why is it so hard to get up in the morning when it’s still dark outside? With each time change or seasonal shift of sunrise, we go through the familiar process of rising before the sun. While our…

If it’s hard to sleep because it feels like you need to keep moving your legs, you aren’t crazy. You may have restless legs syndrome (RLS), a neurological disorder that causes a strong, uncomfortable…

Sleep. We all need it to function and live a healthy life. What does lack of sleep do to you? And, how do you know when your body needs more rest? Smita Patel, DO, a board-certified neurologist and…

There’s a good chance you share a bed with someone who snores (maybe it’s you). Snoring is a common sleep problem, and it can disrupt your night — whether you’re the one snoring or the one listening…

For some, falling asleep or staying asleep is an exercise in frustration. Many people have trouble sleeping at times. It’s normal to feel restless the night before a big trip, an intimidating test, or…

Getting a good night’s rest plays an important role in your heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most adults need about seven hours of sleep. Yet, more than…

Daylight Saving Time has its pros and cons. In the fall, the promise of an extra hour of sleep can be glorious. The earlier sunset — sometimes before you even get home from work — can be depressing…